Abstract:
The National Agricultural Statistics Service created the files in this dataset which contain rankings of field crops, fruits, nuts, vegetables, livestock, and poultry by State and by crop. Ranking is based on the 1993 production for crops, and vegetables; and inventory for livestock and poultry. Also included are the top 100 counties for USDA-NASS field crops.

... Collection Organization: National Agricultural Statistics Service

Collection Methodology: Surveys of the farm universe are made several times each year and estimates are adopted based on survey data and any other available administrative data that would support estimate levels.

Collection Frequency: Annually.

Update Characteristics: Updated in its entirety.

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English ACCESS/AVAILABILITY:

Data Center: National Agricultural Statistics Service Dissemination Media: Diskette, Internet home page File Format: ASCII delimited Access Instructions: Call NASS at 1-800-999-6779 for historical series data available on diskette. For historical series data available online, connect to the Internet home page at Cornell University.

Quality
Each state provides estimates, and estimates are closely reviewed at the national level. U.S. totals evaluated using a balanced sheet approach. All surveys computer and manually edited for error.